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Nikon L21 vs Samsung HZ25W

Portability
93
Imaging
31
Features
11
Overall
23
Nikon Coolpix L21 front
 
Samsung HZ25W front
Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33

Nikon L21 vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs

Nikon L21
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-136mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
  • 169g - 92 x 67 x 28mm
  • Introduced February 2010
Samsung HZ25W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 428g - 116 x 83 x 92mm
  • Revealed July 2010
  • Other Name is WB5000
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Nikon L21 vs Samsung HZ25W Overview

Here is a complete comparison of the Nikon L21 versus Samsung HZ25W, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the L21 (8MP) and HZ25W (12MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The L21 was manufactured 5 months before the HZ25W and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple view of how the L21 matches up against the HZ25W with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L21 over the Samsung HZ25W

 L21 HZ25W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Nikon L21

 HZ25W L21 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Common features in the Nikon L21 and Samsung HZ25W

 L21 HZ25W 
RevealedFebruary 2010July 2010Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Nikon L21 vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon L21 has got exterior measurements of 92mm x 67mm x 28mm (3.6" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ25W has specifications of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") having a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

Examine the Nikon L21 versus Samsung HZ25W in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the L21 and the HZ25W.

Nikon L21 vs Samsung HZ25W size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L21 and HZ25W is 93 and 70 respectively.

Nikon L21 vs Samsung HZ25W top view buttons comparison

Nikon L21 vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing only by reviewing specifications. The graphic here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the L21 and HZ25W.

Plainly, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should expect the Samsung HZ25W to offer more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively.

Nikon L21 vs Samsung HZ25W sensor size comparison

Nikon L21 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L21 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L21 Portrait photography information
Samsung HZ25W Portrait photography information
18
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
low megapixels (8MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
34
you can focus manually
delivers RAW formats
no manual control
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon L21 Street photography features
Samsung HZ25W Street photography features
46
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L21 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Sports photography camera
15
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (8MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
34
excellent zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L21 Travel photography info
Samsung HZ25W Travel photography info
50
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse function
low megapixels (8MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
52
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
great reach (624mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
resolution not great (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L21 Landscape photography information
Samsung HZ25W Landscape photography information
21
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.5")
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (8MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
43
you can focus manually
relatively wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L21 Vlogging highlights
Samsung HZ25W Vlogging highlights
21
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external microphone jack
24
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone support
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Nikon L21 vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L21 and Samsung HZ25W
 Nikon Coolpix L21Samsung HZ25W
General Information
Brand Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix L21 Samsung HZ25W
Alternate name - WB5000
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-02-03 2010-07-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 8 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 64 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-136mm (3.6x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing distance 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 16 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 169 gr (0.37 lbs) 428 gr (0.94 lbs)
Dimensions 92 x 67 x 28mm (3.6" x 2.6" x 1.1") 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $180 $350